this is a touchy subject in my guild! Like most, only a few actually do the work because it is exhausting and the ones that have the time are usually retired and not physically able to; the others are working and don't have the time. 2 yrs ago we basically broke even, last year because we encouraged a minimal entry fee for members not working, we did make some money. So we voted to continue. The committees have been slow to be filled but it's done. I would have liked to see us go to a one day, less expensive venue and drop the ribbons, vendors, demos and just enjoyed seeing everyone's quilts--oh, well. A friend in another guild said that is what they did and it's been great and better turn out from non-guild members. A friend in still another guild said that members wanted a show,but no one would volunteer to coordinate it was just left up in the air and they didn't have one.